Spousal Maintenance

Proven Buffalo Divorce Attorney

Alimony, or spousal maintenance as it more commonly called now, is a critical
part of any
divorce. It is meant to ensure that both spouses are able to maintain a lifestyle
they enjoyed during a marriage after that marriage has been dissolved.
Spousal maintenance can be a contentious issue and because many of these
orders are long-term, it is critical that you fight for maintenance terms
that are appropriate.

At
The Rossi Law Firm, our skilled Buffalo divorce lawyers have nearly four decades of combined
legal experience. Over that time, we have seen just how important it is
to fight for spousal maintenance agreement that is truly amicable to all
parties. We are ready to adamantly fight for what our client deserves
in these cases, ensure that facts are not distorted, and that individuals
and families have the support that they need to close this chapter in
their lives.

If you are facing a divorce and have spousal maintenance concerns, our
firm is ready to hear from you.
Contact us today.

Important Factors for Spousal Maintenance

How exactly does the court rule on a spousal agreement? The truth is that
there are many factors that go into crafting these agreements. While every
divorce is different, a judge will review these certain elements of the
marriage to arrive at maintenance agreement they believe will be equitable
for both spouses.

Just some of these factors include:

The duration of the marriage

The income of each spouse

The marital property each spouse will receive in the divorce

The current earning capacity of each spouse

The potential earning capacity of each spouse

Either spouse's need for training or education

Either spouse's earning capacity that was inhibited by the marriage

The potential of the maintenance seeking spouse to become self-supporting

Not all of these are relevant to every marriage and other factors may require
consideration for your spousal maintenance agreement. It is up for assertive
and dedicated counsel to make sure that clarity is provided on these matters
and that the circumstances of your marriage are not being exaggerated
or manipulated in any way by the opposing counsel.

It is possible to reach a spousal maintenance agreement you can live with.
Find out how we can help by
contacting us today.

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